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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,599.83, 69,830.61 and 34,227.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,599.83, 69,830.61 and 34,227.35 is: 51,290.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,599.83 : 69,830.61 = 34,227.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,599.83/69,830.61 = 34,227.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,599.83x = 69,830.61 × 34,227.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,599.83x = 2,390,116,729.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,116,729.18/46,599.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,290.25

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